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The Immortals of Meluha a good book to read

What makes you pick up a book and read it? At times it is the author, sometimes the cover and its title, and yet at other times it is the hype around a particular author or a book that decides your next read.

The Immortals of Meluha, the now-so-famous first book from the Shiva Trilogy is a crisp tale (fiction) of a man (not God) called Shiva, who embarked on a journey of self-realisation to become a God named Mahadev Shiva.

What do we suggest?Do you pick up a book for a quick and light-read? If you just nodded, The Immortals of Meluha is the one for you. We appreciate Amish Tripathi for writing a book that is a fine amalgamation of fiction and mythology; is intricately woven and conveys a subtle message: “We all are Gods.” In fact, the essence of the book lies in a line from Shiva’s speech before a war: “Har Har (read: har ek in Hindi) Mahadev”.

Let us add some points to help you decide:

Is it a page-turner? Certainly!

Is the narrative style easy to understand? Yes. Much.

Is the narrative style unique? Nah!

Is the story gripping? Yes!

What all elements can I expect from the book? Love, Romance, War, Guilt, Surprise, Suspense, Cheat, Friendship, Valour, Conquer, Traditions and Breaking free from Traditions.

Well, the book may come across to be predictable and boring to a reader who will try to find mythological meaning and linkage with the real Indian mythology. It is a must-read for all those who are restless and inquisitive by nature.

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